Olympic Games Gift Guide

It’s official: The Winter Olympics are upon us! Fans of figure skating, hockey, snowboarding, skiing, and more all watch to cheer on good ol’ Team USA. In honor of the world’s favorite athletic games, we decided to put together a list of nine awesome gifts for children that are all about the exciting Sochi event.

Bobo Choses Baby One-Piece in Olympiad: This trendy infant outfit has the faded look of a vintage t-shirt. Sporting a “Los Angeles 1984” logo, the J. Crew onesie would make a celebration-worthy gift for your wee Olympian. $49, jcrew.com

USA Youth Fire Sky Long Sleeve T-Shirt: For older kids, this Sochi 2014 apparel is commemorative of the special occasion. It dons stylish blue stars that surround the American flag with a look that say “I’m casual, athletic, and I like it!” $21.95, teamusashop.com

Sochi 2014 Girls Jacket: A sporty girl will love this lightweight jacket from the Sochi 2014 Collection. With three bright color options and an interesting sleeve pattern, the logo-clad parka is ideal for any winter season. $211.56, shop.2014sochi.com

Polar Bear Plush Hat: The Olympic mascots get cozy on these plush hats. The soft head covering is in the shape of an adorable polar bear with longs ears that can tie around chilly chins. $24.82, shop.2014sochi.com

Russian Matryoshka: Traditional Russian nesting dolls are a wonderful way to celebrate both the Olympics and Sochi culture. This set comes with seven dolls that are painted with a classic look, (except for the emblazoned “Sochi 2014”). $38.36, shop.2014sochi.com

Olympic Mascots Puzzle: An ideal present for children ages 3 to 5, this cute 40-piece puzzle depicts several of the official mascots for the games. $12.90, shop.olympic.org

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games: For your little gamer, this was made especially for the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Complete with sporty mini-games and two childhood favorite characters, the Wii U title (rated E for Everyone) can be fun for the whole family. $49.99, toysrus.com

G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet Book: There’s no better way to teach your kids all about Olympic games history than this children’s book by Brad Herzog. It’s an ideal gift for kids in first to fourth grade, featuring stunning illustrations and rich explanations of key terms and ideas. $10.33, amazon.com

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